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A POEM 



BY B . T. IT OTJ 1<T G- 



" Prove all things, hold fast that which is good." 
" Despise not propbesyings." — PauL 

"•Try the spirits, whether they are of God." — ^o/m. 

"I will show thee that which is noted in the scriptures of truth." 

"Knowledge shall be increased." 

"The time of the end." 

"The wise shall understand." — Daniel. 

The belief in another world, and the nearness of that world, and in a channel 
of communication between the two, is a belief which has existed in all times 
and places, and among all the nations of the earth. It is one of the primal 
faiths of man, instinctive and intuitive, and therefore natural to the human 
race." — Bacon. 



CHICA<:iJO: 

C. E. SouTHAKD, Printer, 175 Monroe Street. 

1878. 






GIFT 
BERTRAM SMITH 

DEC 8 1933 



PREFACE 

TO 



In approaching a subject of such vast and vital in- 
terest to humanity as that which pertains to the life 
beyond, the Author realizes the many difficulties that 
present themselves in attempting its elucidation. For 
a period of near half a century he has been interested 
in the examination of theological questions; and for 
twenty years past has given especial attention to the in- 
vestigation of spiritual evidences of immortality, and 
thereby deriving great benefit to himself. 

In the Appendix may be found a few of the many 
Scripture texts bearing upon the subjects treated of. 



ii PREFACE. 

While millions in the last thirty years have become 
convinced of the truth of spirit communion, and of 
immortality to all men, through mediums (in most cases 
of the family circle, many of them their children), and 
under such conditions as preclude all deception, (which 
is not always the case where the selfishness of some in- 
fluences them to simulate that which they have not the 
power to exhibit otherwise.) Yet, there are large num- 
bers who have not, as yet, investigated its claims, and in 
such this work may, perhaps, awaken thought, causing 
them to become interested in a theme which would seem 
of paramount importance, beyond all else in this life. 

Europe, at the present time, is becoming greatly 
interested in the subject, and many of her most intel- 
lectual and scientific minds have, after the most crucial 
tests, become convinced of the truthfulness of its facts. 
This is more especially true of the Dialectical Society, 
of London ; also with such names as Prof. Crooks, Prof. 
Wallace, Mr. Varley, A. M. Oxon, Baron D. Holbach, 
W. H. Harrison and Baroness Von Vay, whose works 
published are intensely interesting; also, some of the 



PREFACE. iii 

imperial families of Europe, as well as many of the 
nobility, have become its advocates and warm friends, 
who fearlessly confess their belief in its truths. 

The writer could relate many facts that have, in 
twenty years past, been observed by him, on this 
subject, but will restrict the account to a few instances 
only. 

A few years since, when a resident of New York City, 
the writer was attacked by a severe illness, and pro- 
nounced incurable by Dr. Hammond, who stood high in 
his profession as an expert in such diseases. When it be- 
came known among the writer's friends (of his expected 
decease), and they came to bid him farewell, there came 
also a lady who possessed mediumistic powers of spirit 
control. She being wealthy and moving in the highest 
and most respectable society, but few outside of her 
immediate family knew of her having such rare gifts ; 
but she had, on a few occasions, exhibited them to the 
writer and his family. This lady frieiid, with her hus- 
band, came also to say farewell to one given up to die. 
After being in the room some time, she, being under the 



iv PREFACE. 

control of an influence foreign to herself, stated that 
the room seemed filled with spirit friends, and that they 
all strongly impressed her to say that the disease was 
not of the nature supposed, and that he would recover 
and attend to his business as formerly. On a subsequent 
visit, a week after, she reasserted the same, being then 
controlled by Dr. A. D. Wilson, (as he stated himself to 
be, through her,) shaking hands with the writer and his 
wife, expressing himself as glad to see us. This proved 
a good test, as he had mentally requested the presence 
of Dr. W. when she came again, as she promised so to 
do. Dr. W. was, when living, the family physician, 
and a prominent believer in spirit influence. To those 
who know the modest, unassuming character of the 
lady, none would ever charge her with making such 
bold predictions, and also simulating another, to contra- 
dict the dictum of Dr. H., whose opinion was regarded 
by all as absolute. Her prediction — or rather the 
controlling influencer's — came to pass and gave ad- 
ditional evidence of its being of a higher source than 
herself. 



PREFACE. V 

On four different occasions, at seances held by Mrs. 
A. Stewart, in Terre Haute, Ind., under the imnaediate 
direction of several old gentlemen of the highest re- 
spectability, (one having been mayor, another sheriff, 
another a justice of the city, and another a physician,) 
forty different forms materialized and were seen by the 
writer under the most strict conditions for testing such 
things. All of them were different from the others in 
size, age, sex, nationality and general appearance. The 
medium was also seen at the same time in most cases; 
and the spirit forms, in many instances, disappeared by 
slowly sinking through the platform, as witnessed by all 
present. The senses of seeing, hearing and feeling 
were convinced of the tangibility of the forms for the 
time being. Among the number, the son of the writer 
came on three different occasions, and gave positive 
evidence of his identity; he came in response to mental 
requests of the writer. Also an aunt, his mother's sister, 
came and materialized. The meeting of these dear 
ones was intensely interesting — beyond language to 
express. As there was no possible way for confederates 



vi PREFACE. 

to obtain access to the small cabinet, which was in sight 
of all present, and the medium being visible when the 
forms also were, and their disappearing like mist before 
one's sight, also the convincing fact of recognizing by 
mental and other tests the identity of one's relatives and 
friends, seemed to give all the proof required to con- 
vince one of the reality of immortality. 

The son referred to subsequently confirmed his 
materialized appearance, through a trance medium, in 
Chicago. He then gave a long and beautiful lecture on 
charity; and this work is produced in accordance with 
his desire, expressed through the same medium, and the 
title of the book was given by him. He promised 
assistance in its execution, which has, no doubt, been 
rendered. After months of unrest, from a constant 
urging through the mind to undertake the work, it was 
attempted, and the result is before you. 

If it has a beneficial influence to stimulate the spir- 
itual faculties of your nature, calling forth the higher 
mental attributes of the soul, a reaching forth in a 
trusting faith in the supreme love of the Spirit of the 



PREFACE. vii 

universe, pervading all things, causing you to rejoice in 
the glorious promises made for all of an ''eternal weight 
of glory," in reservation for all who "have a right to 
the tree of life," and "who enter in through the gates 
into the city and paradise of God," as promised by the 
Father, so loving and kind to all his children, then the 
work will not be in vain. That it may prove of such 
benefit to you is the Author's desire. 

The action of the poem, it will be perceived, is in 
four parts, the first being a synopsis of historical inspir- 
ation ; the second represents the Hebraic dispensation ; 
the third, the Christian dispensation; and the fourth, 
the spiritual and glorified kingdom of God and of 
Christ forever. 

Among the many writers whose works on this sub- 
ject can be found in America, and recommended, the 
following names are given : 

A. J. Davis, Dr. J. M. Peebles, Hudson Tuttle, Prof. 
J. R. Buchanen, Rev. S. Watson, Dr. E. C. Crowell, 
S. B. Brittian, Epes Sargent, N. Putnam, Prof. Wm. 
Denton, Mrs. C. Tappan Richmond, Mrs. Brittian, 



viii PREFACE. 

Mrs. Maria M. King, D. D. Home, Mrs. Sweet, R. D. 

Owen, Judge J. W. Edmonds, Prof. Hare and R. 

Graves. 

B. T. YOUNG. 

Chicago, 1878. 



P. S. — This work can be obtained at the Religio- 
Philosophical Publishing office, in Chicago, and at the 
Banner of Light office, in Boston. 



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PART FIRST. 

In Nature's face, illumined from above, 
Behold the wisdom of our Father's love. 
Millions of suns in countless ages roll 
Through space, directed by his wise control — 
By laws that govern all created good, 
Known to the wise and by them understood: 
Each sun a center, around whose flaming orb 
Worlds of beauty their light and heat absorb — 



2 SCATTERED LEAVES 

Light electric in bright refulgence given 
From suns to planets and moons in heaven. 
How grand the view ! for man to contemplate 
That 'round God's supreme center all rotate; 
Their endless numbers fill all minds with awe, 
Flying through space, yet all controll'd by law. 
Systems of suns far greater than our own 
Fill the bright Pleiades from time unknown. 
Amazing grandeur ! to behold such stars 
Like Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Mars. 
Infinite space unnumber'd worlds doth hold, 
Whose future glory wisdom will unfold : 
From atomic chaos through power innate, 
Gravitating towards a perfect state. 
Prepared as worlds for sons of God to reign 
Suprerric o'er matter and perfection gain. 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 3 

But not at first ; for trials have their worth, 
Like purifying fire. So from man's birth 
Evils in name will prove a lesser good 
When overruled by wisdom. Then all men 

should 
In patience bear the ills of mundane strife, 
And through love supreme gain immortal life. 
Omnipotent power from chaos brought 
Great worlds of beauty, and by wisdom 

wrought 
Fit habitations all ; when thus prepared 
By God, through love divine, and wisely shard 
With all created, animated life, 
Together dwelling in peace without strife ; 
Pure and innocent, no evil knowing, 
With heaven's favor in wisdom growing. 



4 SCATTERED LEAVES 

Thus earth its course in history began 
In ages past, a dwelHng place for man. 
Thus brought to govern all, and multiply, 
Millions unnumbered, God to glorify, 
Their great Creator, for his love display'd 
In nature's works, beautifully portray'd 
By variegated hues of shade and light, 
Of flowers and trees, in all colors bright ; 
Beasts and birds who under man are plac'd. 
Their use proclaim, and by their fitness trac'd, 
As subjects all of his sovereign will, 
The earth to beautify, subdue and till. 
All things were made, having their proper use. 
For man's perfection, not for his abuse. 
When nature's laws are violated here, 
Swift punishment ensues, that all may fear, 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 5 

And seek by wisdom how to govern well 
Both mind and body, and in health to dwell. 
Through nature, man born of earth is finite, 
Allied in spirit to the Infinite ; 
Spirit and matter thus by wisdom blend. 
Progressing both towards a perfect end. 
True angel guides from distant spheres above 
Came down to earth, sent by a Father's love. 
The narrow path of righteousness to show. 
And evils conquer in this life below. 
As time advanc'd and men in knowledge grew^ 
With proud ambition and to love untrue, 
Injustice and oppression fill'd the earth. 
And purity became of doubtful worth. 
The seeds of wickedness, so widely cast, 
Brought swift destruction on them all at last. 



() SCATTERED LEAVES 

Heaven's windows then were opened wide, 
And earth was delug'd ; so men all died, 
Except a remnant of the righteous seed, 
Who, trusting God, fail'd not in word or deed. 
Volcanoes and earthquakes great changes 

make. 
Mountains upheav'd,and plains became a lake. 
In many ages past great isles were known. 
With mountains high and fields of verdure 

grown. 
And toiling millions seeking life's rewards, 
Nations of wealth, with kings and mighty lords. 
Unconscious all that soon their pleasant land 
Would sink to rise no more, or ever stand 
Above the sea, whose overwhelming wave 
On them destruction hurrd,with none to save. 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 7 

Again men multiplied in numbers great, 
Subduing nature to a fruitful state ; 
Empires great to pow'r rose and govern'd well, 
Until proud tyrants came, by whom they fell, 
Enslaving all by base despotic sway, 
With laws unjust their liberties betray. 
Generations many have passed from earth 
Since from the time death seeds were sown 

at birth ; ■' 

Man's dual nature proves the power of mind, 
Supreme o'er matter all, of every kind. 
Outworking all towards a future life, 
Progressing upward through this world of 

strife, 
Pure religion from the earliest age 
All men have honored, in peasant or in sage. 



8 SCA TTERED LEA PES 

Symbols, when used their worship to express, 
Meant one God supreme; their signs no less. 
Thus, all the nations of Idumea, 
And all of Egypt, Persia and Judea, 
Believed in one eternal deity. 
All supreme, dwelling in immensity. 
In ancient Asia, holy men, inspir'd 
With truths of beauty great, by all admir'd. 
Converted millions to lives of purity. 
Convincing all of a blessed futurity. 
Such heralds of truth stood ever on earth, 
Guiding men aright from earliest birth ; 
Pointing the way wherein were long ago 
Wise Socrates, Confucius and Plato. 
Buddha, Chrisna, Vishnu, all came as lights 
Their race to elevate to nobler heights 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 9 

Of truth and wisdom, that all might arise 
From ignorance, becoming truly wise 
In matters all pertaining to their good. 
So freely given, but little understood. 
The golden rule to such became a law 
Of God, obeying him with righteous awe. 
Grand sages all, who with true wisdom taught, 
And by their holy lives the truth outwrought. 
True records of all nations clearly show 
A firm belief that God will yet bestow 
Immortal life on all whose spirits rise 
In triumph over death to fairer skies. 
This universal faith on facts relied. 
By angels given, who as men had died. 
And came as teachers, wisdom to impart 
For man's progression and purity of heart ; 



10 SCATTERED LEAVES 

Such information from celestial spheres 
To man was given through prophetic seers, 
In open vision and unconscious trance — ^p' 
Historic records of the world's advance, 
Coming in dreams and visions of the night 
By prophets and seers of clairvoyant sight. 
In all the sacred writings of the past 
Full evidence is found, from first to last, 
Of spirits communing from heavenly 

spheres,^ 
Having pass'd from earth through death's 

vale of tears. 
The prophet Daniel saw in visions clear ^ 
Great facts prophetic that would soon appear; 
How empires four, with universal sway. 
Would rule the world with terror and dismay: 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 11 

Babylon, Media Persia, Grecia, Rome, 
Earth desolating, once man's happy home. 
Great truths like these, inspir'd by Heaven, 
For man's instruction and wisdom given, 
By types and symbols events were shown 
Of earthly governments, long before known: 
How man's metallic image, by Daniel seen 
In vision, proves imperial sway to mean. 
Thus, Babylon was like the head of gold ; 
Media Persia, like silver breasts, as told ; 
By Grecia followed, with its sides like brass. 
Destroying men, as valueless as grass ; 
Next Rome, divided, with two legs like iron. 
Devouring all, like a raging lion. 
Like the toes of image, ten in number, 
Rome, again divided, was rent assunder. 



12 SCA TTERED L EA VES 

This last division will continue on 

Until the nations all are merged in one.^ 

The stone from the mountain cut without 

hands 
A kingdom great becomes, filling all lands ; 
The God of heaven then in peace shall reign 
O'er all the earth, and thus all wrong restrain. 
All nations one, God's kingdom will arise 
By love, ruling with counsels pure and wise. 
Then laws unjust in governments shall cease, 
And instruments of war give place to peace. ^ 
Thus, when this peaceful state on earth 

arrives, 
True goodness will prevail in all men's lives; 
Its advent comes when prophesies of old 
Their fulfillment have, by seers foretold : 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 13 

Of Babylon, on Euphrates river, ^ 
In ruins all complete, now and forever; 
Beast and reptiles would in solitude roam 
Where once busy multitudes had their home, 
And beauty, art and science long held sway, 
In temples grand reared to the god of day. 
The truth predicted of judgments dire, 
On them inflicted through Jehovah's ire, 
Has left them desolate, as history proves. 
Thus verifying great prophetic truths. 
How great nations all, once the pride of men, 
Should sink from greatness back to dust again ; 
Also Media Persia, Grecia and Rome 
Have long passed away to meet their doom. 
Ten kingdoms after in their place arose 
Out from the image's feet and from its toes, 



14 SCATTERED LEAVES 

As symbolized to Daniel in vision 
And verified by historic decision. 
Ten centuries and more have pass'd away. 
These kingdoms, being like iron and clay, 
Refuse to mingle as one great nation, 
As said the seer in his revelation. 
From the first, when angels spake to man, 
Revealing knowledge of God's great plan, 
A multitude of teachers have appear'd. 
Proclaiming truths sacred and rever'd ; 
Sons of God, with angel powers endow'd. 
Creating wonders for the meek and proud ; 
Buddha, Chrisna, Jesus the Nazarene, 
All true worship taught of God the unseen. 
Who, filling all space, dwells in the flower, 
And souls of men, infinite in power. 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 15 

A religion thus pure, that all may love 
The one great Father in heaven above ; 
That men are brothers from their mother 

earth, 
Their spirits godlike, inspired from birth. ^ 
In silence nature rests, yet whispers low 
That God in all matter dwells here below. 
As spirit outworking, that both may blend 
In harmony towards a perfect end. 
The advent of Messiah, prince of peace, ^ 
By whose teaching true wisdom would in- 
crease. 
Was long reveal'd before the peaceful plains 
Of Judea rang with high angelic strains, 
In glorious songs of love and praise, 
That God's best gift to man had come to raise 



16 SCATTERED LEAVES 

The human race from ignorance and crime 
To life immortal and glory most sublime. 
Then wise ones from the East, who long had 

sought 9 
Signs of his coming, their offerings brought, 
And homage gave to God's beloved Son, 
Whose life of innocence had then be^un. 
Ambassador from God, of high renown, 
He came not to destroy, condemn, or frown 
On human weakness or a brother's fault, 
But heal the sick and cure the maim'd and 

halt. 
The deaf to hear, the blind restore to sight, 
Preach to the poor, the lame to walk upright. 
Demons his voice obey'd, from men cast out. 
Who, wondering, believed without a doubt 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 17 

That Christ, Messiah, Prince, was then re- 

veal'd, 
And men from all their evils might be heal'd. 
His words of love, like seed when freely sown. 
Great numbers brought, his teachings making 

known 
The Fatherhood of God, in word and thought. 
And brotherhood of man he fully taught ; 
He came as a liorht to the world to save 
From fear and darkness, from death and the 

grave. 
The bright example of his perfect life, 
From all stains free, and from all worldly 

strife, 
When followed closely true salvation brings. 
With the heart pure, sin takes to itself wings. 



18 SCATTERED LEAVES 

For man he came, immortal life to prove ; 
For man he died, to prove by truth and love '° 
To all God wills eternal life to give, 
In spirit form with Christ to ever live. 
A man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. 
Bearing others' woes and giving relief 
To the poor in spirit ; always their friend, 
His justice and mercy constantly blend. 
When by evil tempted, as all men are, 
Such he overcame by fasting and prayer. 
With all passions human, yet without sin. 
Possessing all grace, he fail'd not to win 
The favor of God and blessing of all. 
Both the rich and the poor, the great and the 
small. 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 19 



PART SECOND. 

Near forty centuries have pass'd " 

Since God appear'd in Canaan's land, 
And promise gave to Abraham 

His seed in numbers yet should stand 
On earth like dust upon the ground 

Or stars in heaven's firmament ; 
That in his seed all nations bless'd 

Should be, for all time permanent ; 
The land of Canaan they should have, 

And with milk and honey flowing, 
With catde on a thousand hills 

And harvest fields full growing. 



20 SCATTERED LEAVES 

This sacred promise," with an oath, '^ 

And sworn by himself — none greater — 
Then again confirmed to Isaac, '^ 

And also to Jacob later, '^ 
The faith and trust of Abraham 

In the promises of his Lord. 
For him was counted righteousness, 

As a friend, true, in full accord. 
Like as pilgrims, and as strangers. 

They all wandered to and fro 
Through the pleasant land of Canaan, 

Where the rich, golden fruit did grow. 
The posterity of Israel 

From famine dire to Egypt fled. 
And served its king four hundred years 

As slaves, until by Moses led 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 21 

From servitude, by God's command, 

Whose wondrous signs through Aaron's rod 
Made Kiaraoh tremble on his throne, 

And submit to Israel's God. 
In haste the mignty host depart, 

Followed quickly by the king ; 
Of his promises repenting, 

He resolved them back to bring. 
Israel then had crossed the sea 

In safety, to the other shore. 
When Pharaoh's host came rushing on. 

Sank, o'erwhelmed, to rise no more. 
Full forty years through desert sands 

The Israelites passed on 
To where the land of promise lay. 

The hope of all, from morning's dawn. 



22 SCA TTERED LEA VES 

Long time they dwelt at Sinai's mount, 

Where laws immortal, for them made, 
To them were given by angel hands. 

On such foundation truth was laid. 
Promises then to them were made, 

Conditioned by the God of heaven, '^ 
That when in Canaan they should dwell, 

And from the land all others driven. 
To worship but the one true God, 

And always his commands obey, 
As given through his messengers, 

Instructed by him what to say. 
The desert ends their probation, 

When over Jordan they were led 
By Joshua, who took command, 

Before whom all the nations fled. 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 23 

Many signal marks of power, 

Jehovah gave through Joshua, 
When subjugating all their foes 

From Jericho to Beersheba. 
He gave them judges good and true. 

To rule with justice o'er the- land. 
Until through pride and wickedness. 

Rebellious, they a king demand, 
Whom God reluctantly did grant. 

With years of great prosperity. 
When thus increas'd in numbers great, 

Their evils wrought severity. 
Idolatry and violence 

Long continued in duration ; 
Rejecting all God's messengers. 

He then sent them tribulation, 

3 



24 SCATTERED LEAVES 

War and famine^ disease and deadi, 

Destroying all the land so fair. 
Ten tribes were carri'd first away '^ 

To Assyria, and none kno\V where 
The lost tribes of Israel are — 

Scatter d throughout the wide earth, 
And with all nations mingling, 

Seeing no more their place of birth. 
Also Judah, for all their sins. 

Received chastisement from the Lord, 
And Babylon's great king was sent '^ 

To desolate them with the sword. 
Taking them captives to Chaldea. 

In many years' adversity. 
They sought of God, with sorrows great. 

Return from their captivity. 



FROM THE SUMMER LAXD. 25 

A remnant afterwards return'd; '^ 

Rebuilt Jerusalem again. 
All subjected to servitude, 

No mortal king of theirs could reign ; 
But govern'd by the empires great, 

Who rul'd from Babylon to Rome, 
From whom their last destruction came 

To Jerusalem, their happy home. 
Scatter'd, as wanderers on earth, 

The hands of men against them rais'd, 
Despised as enemies from birth, 

Esteemed by few, and seldom prais'd. 
These evils all, with many more, 

Long predicted by angel seers, 
On them would all be visited. 

In sacred history appears. 



26 SCATTERED LEAVES 

Inspir'd writings all truly show, 

In all the promises of rest, 
With possessions to then enjoy- 
Within the land forever blest. 
That when such promises were made 

To Abram and his seed forever, 
Respect was had to future rest, '^ 

When from this life death should sever. 
A holy seed was surely meant, 

Spiritual as the angels ; 
The land of Canaan was a type. 

As taught by all the evangels. 
To Abram's seed, who died in faith, ^° 

Although then living in the land, 
The promise could not be realiz'd 

Until a city there should stand, 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 27 

Whose builder and maker was God. 

Descending from the heavenly spheres, 
As a bride for her lord adorn'd, ^' 

The New Jerusalem appears. 
Such rest to enjoy forever, 

Possessing all promises made, 
A spiritual kingdom and city 

In Canaan will surely be laid. 
When earth her perfection attains, 

And diseases banish'd from all. 
Men passing from life fully ripe, 

And as fruit matur'd in its fall ; 
Like Jacob's ladder to heaven, ^^ 

Immortals descend from above, 
Then heaven and earth becomes one. 

And God dwells with men in pure love. 



28 SCATTERED LEAVES 

PART THIRD. 

Christ came as God's beloved Son,"^ 
And by his true obedience won 
All-conquering power of love, 
And wisdom inspir'd from above. 
The spirit to him was given ^^ 
Without measure from high heaven ; 
To him the prophecies all pointed, 
Who would come as God's anointed, ^^ 
As priest and king of the Most High, 
The world through truth to sanctify. 
Like Melchisedec, king of peace, ^^ 
Whose righteousness would never cease ; 
The rightful heir to David's throne, ^^ 
Who prophesied God's Holy One 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 29 

Should reign thereon while moon and sun 

Their daily revolutions run. 

Mount Zion then will be redeem'd 

From all its woes, that long have seem'd 

Would have no end. God's word is sure : 

So long as sun and moon endure 

Will David's seed in Zion reign. 

This all true Israelites attain 

Through purity of heart and life, 

Overcoming all worldly strife, 

To join the heirs of righteousness, 

With Christ as king to ever bless, 

And govern as the rightful heir 

To David's throne, and thus to share 

With all the pure of human kind, '^ 

In heaven or earth, as one in mind. 



30 SCATTERED LEAVES 

These blessings, promis'd to Israel, 
Became theirs in the spiritual. 
These died in faith, but none receiv'd 
Fulfillment here, yet all believ'd. 
Though pilgrims then, they yet would see 
The promised land from evils free, 
Paradise restor'd forever, 
Eden's garden cherish'd ever, 
The New Jerusalem of God 
Built on Zion's sacred sod. 
From thence the law of love proceeds 
To all the earth, and other creeds ^^ 
Be merg'd in this : " Think good to all 
The human race," both great and small. 
Then perfect spirits of the just. 
Whose mortal forms have pass'd to dust, 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 31 

With bodies spiritual appear 
In converse sweet with mortals here. 
When Jesus his disciples call'd 3° 
As mediums, and his work install'd, 
He sent them forth men to reform, 
And spirit wonders to perform. 
As proof of life beyond the grave. 
And spirits could return, he gave, 
By casting out those call'd evil. 
Who, unprogress'd, are like the devil — 
For demon spirits oft find relief 
Obsessing those of like belief. 
Outworking that they left undone ; 
But none are worse than when the sun 
Shone on them here ; for all progress 
In spirit life who long transgress. 



32 SCATTERED LEAVES 

As shown by Christ, beyond the tomb,^' 
Teaching them in their prison gloom — 
Darken'd souls, who long before 
"Were disobedient in days of Noah." 
The angels who to John appear'd 
As men desir'd to be rever'd, 
And not as lords, above all others, 
But prophets and fellow brothers. 
In Daniel's visions, angels show 
Themselves as men, that all may know 
Men, glorifi'd, angels become. 
As spirit forms and souls are one. 
Such holy men appear'd to Lot, 
Abram, Isaac and Jacob, but not 
At first knew they their angel guests. 
Until made known by their requests. 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 

The sacred books large numbers give 
Of such appearings, and few diat Hve 
But know such facts from history, 
Thus solving a great mystery. 
No age exists since Paradise, 
With fruits and flowers to entice. 
But spirit friends have visited ever 
On loved ones here, and failing never 
To enlighten, comfort and guide 
While they upon the earth abide ; 
Oft warning them in dreams at night, 
And, to some, through clairvoyant sight. 
Thus Joel predicted long before ^^ 
That God "would of his spirit pour 
On all flesh," both young and old— 
With wondrous signs his will unfold. 



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The day of Pentecost reveal'd 

Christ's disciples with spirit seal'd, 

And preaching, in tongues not their own, 

To strangers many, there unknown. 

Thus numbers in their language heard, 

Through spirit mediums, God's word. 

Possessing spiritual gifts. 

When rightly us'd, always uplifts 

The minds of men to brighter spheres ; 

With such light darkness disappears. 

A dispensation then began, 

To elevate the race of man 

Through spirit power, sanctify, 

And from all evils purify. 

For centuries the work goes on. 

While millions to their rest have eone 



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By violent deaths, of martyr's fire 

And bloody persecutions dire, 

Until liberal thoughts held sway, 

Which will increase until the day 

When love shall rule from shore to shore. 

And men are brothers evermore. 

In all past years the spirit moves 

The minds of men, their good approves ; 

In patience waits, watching ever 

Efforts made with right endeavor ; 

Progress slow, but surely tending 

All towards a perfect ending. 

When the Christian church was pure. 

Seeking the best gifts to secure 

By signs and wonders that would show 

The spirit's power to overthrow. 



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The crimes of nations, long endur'd, 
End with righteousness secur'd. 
Spiritual gifts have not ceas'd 
In all past time, though oft decreas'd. 
When worldly honors, wealth and pride 
O'erwhelm'd the church on every side ; 
But yet, in all the nations known, 
The power of spirits oft is shown 
Through mediums, speaking in trance 
Of scenes beyond this life's advance. 
Healing gifts to some are given, 
By whose power disease is driven ; 
Numbers have the power to show 
By evidence, so all may know — 
Their lov'd ones from the life above. 
To them returning prove their love 



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By written messages of peace, 

With wishes kind that never cease ; 

Appearing oft materiaHz'd, ^s 

And by their friends recogniz'd. 

These gifts are not confin'd to age, 

But found with all, from child to sage ; 

To high and low, to rich and poor, 

Immortals come, life to assure 

Beyond the present scenes of strife. 

To an eternal, blissful life. 

Proof to mortals thus is given. 

And of a surety, that heaven 

Will finally be reach'd by all, 

Through progession, both great and small 

Passing from the earth terrestrial 

To the Eden of love celestial. 



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PART FOURTH. 



Gaunt Death ! thou terror of the human race, 
Whose ruthless darts have many mllHons 

slain, 
In dread of thy approach men's joys were 

marr'd. 
And all pass'd trembling on their fate to meet. 
From the time God will'd that men should 

change 
From mortal to immortal life above. 
The fear of thee, through ignorance, hath 

bound 
Humanity as slaves to thy dread will. 
Among the many catacombs of dust 



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And bones o'er which in silence thou hast 

reign'd 
Supreme, while none could rescue from thy 

grasp, 
Some few there were to bid thee bold defiance, 
Who, while submitting to thy cold embrace, 
Rejoic'd in prospect of true freedom found. 
For know, O Death ! thy victory over man 
Extends not to the soul — the life of all. 
The casket keep thou, while the jewel soars 
In freedom ever through the realms of light, 
Bright jewels all in God's bright diadem. 
Thy kingdom is of earth — pertains to change. 
When true wisdom from the heavenly spheres 
Enlightens all, how much through thee is 

gain'd ! 



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By entrance on a life of progress ever, 
Thy poison'd shafts will then no fear produce, 
But rather in disguise a blessing prove. 
Then, like the clouds before the rising sun, 
Thy darken'd pall a robe of light becomes. 
Those who mourn'd thy seeming power to 

harm 
Will on thee smile, as a vanquish'd phantom. 
The placid form, so peaceful in its rest, 
Prefigures one that from thy grasp escapes 
More beautiful than poet's fantasies. 
As like the butterfly excels the worm, 
And from its groveling state takes wings, 
So from the earthly mortal body comes 
A spiritual and immortal form. 
A resurrection this most highly priz'd. 



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Thy long sepulchral reign will have an end, 
With War, Disease and Famine, servants 

thine, 
Who helped to fill thy vaults with treasures 

rare. 
These all, and thou thyself, O Death, shall die, 
Shall die without a resurrection morn. 
With songs of triumph for the victory won 
By all enslaved through fear of thee and hell. 
Then let creation ring with thy death knell. 
All hai4 ! bright angels of celestial life, 
Spirits immortal from the worlds of cause, 
Inspirers of God's living truths to men. 
Who through their power wisdom can receive, 
With all true knowledge of the future life. 
The spirit of truth, in showing things to come. 



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Patiently waits its promise to fulfill. 

The souls of men, in essence pure, like God, 

By him begotten, living entities are, 

Eternal as^ the source from whence they 

sprang. 
God's purposes respecting man requir'd 
Expression full through forms material ; 
Perfection thereby is attained by all. 
So man, the crowning glory of creation, 
From earthly thralldom awaits deliverance, 
For spirit outworks all forms in matter. 
The suns and planets in space revolving. 
Each blade of grass, or flowering scrub, 
And atoms floating in the sunbeam's ray. 
All the essence of vital life possess, 
Prevading all, as though by God inspir'd, 



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In perfect harmony, moved by his will. 
From beyond the distant stars of heaven, 
Within the brightness of a thousand suns. 
There comes a voice from the sphere of 

wisdom, 
Vibrating through the ethereal space. 
As waves of light swift to the earth descend. 
'Tis the voice of Truth speaking now to men : 
Rejoice, O man ! thy redemption cometh 
From slavish fear of death, hell and the grave. 
Think ye no more God wills thy future harm. 
For with omnipotent power to save, 
And love supreme for all created life, 
Not one their birthright will he forfeit ever. 
Trust thou with confidence thy life to him : 
The father chasteneth the son belov'd, 



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And with kind correction all good survives. 
The sins of men — some inherited from birth — 
Are by spirit conquer'd through efforts good. 
All sins recorded are, by conscience written 
Upon the new-born soul from earthly life, 
Transparent to the sense and minds of all. 
Thoughts of good intent or evil there abide 
To meet their authors in the world of souls; 
And tangible to them — as objects are — 
Such panoramic views of earthly thoughts 
Give joy or pain, as spirit laws decide. 
Those from selfishness free, with spotless 

robes, 
And loving all men as brothers in truth. 
Fear not the hauntings from victims of crime; 



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But their good deeds and thoughts before 

them go 
As Hving monuments of life's purity. 
To them, in perfect vision, far and nigh, 
The variegated scenes of Hfe appear. 
With homes prepar'd in mansions of the blest, 
Escorted thitherward by friends most dear. 
In the Father's house many mansions are, 
Adapted ever to the wants of man, 
And for all eternal in the heavens. 
All spirit laws, in man, are absolute ; 
Their violation soon reflects the wrong, 
And compensation only can atone 
Through righteous deeds of pure unselfish- 
ness. 
As none are perfect, coming from the earth, 



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And long retain impressions strongly mark'd, 
No marvel, then, that some make progress 

slow 
In casting off convictions formed thus strong. 
From early education in earthly life. 
In teaching truths to those who know them 

not 
N© force is used, save that which truth inspires. 
Through perception all truths are understood. 
Which then becomes the eyes and ears of souls, 
For all the senses are in one converg'd. 
Causes are the foundations of all truths : 
These intuitively attract the minds 
Of spirits searching the deep things of God. 
All spirit emanations from earthly life, 
Indwelling through material substances, 



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Attracted by unerring laws divine, 
Upward passing, forms the summer land — 
As spiritual substance vitalized, 
Incorruptible, fading not away. 
To enjoy such glory ineffable 
Is beyond man's highest conceptions. 
Mountains rear their stately heads on high, 
While on their sides majestic forests grow ; 
The vales are with the rarest flowers fill'd, 
Whose ambrosial fragrance charms the air. 
Their names no mortal yet on earth doth 

know. 
Meandering streams of living waters run 
Through all the flowery fields elysian ; 
While birds, arrayed in colors beautiful, 
Warble their songs of sweetest melody. 



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All spirit spheres, to their inhabitants, 
With naturalness appear, observ'd by all, 
For matter spiritualiz'd there becomes. 
From the finest atoms, sublimated. 
On earth, crude matter is controll'd by man ; 
So, also, spiritii through the power of will. 
Produce all forms from atoms, when desir'd. 
The arts and sciences are perfect there. 
In those whose genius to such gifts inclines. 
Great inventions all, that benefit man, 
Originate at first in spirit thought ; 
Thence transmitted to like minds of earth. 
The good of man holds universal sway 
With all the pure and wise of every sphere. 
Doing good, and being good, governs such 
minds. 



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Those having wisdom teach those having 

none ; 
They who have plenty supply such as need. 
A spirit congress for all nations meets, 
Influencing earthly legislation, 
Ameliorating all wrongs in man, 
Just laws advancing for the oppressed, 
And inspiring, as leaders, the best minds. 
To produce the greatest good to the world. 
Pupils there receive, in schools of learning. 
An insight true of all the mysteries 
Of nature, and the laws that govern them, 
Tracing causes to their evident effects ; 
Reversing thus the order of teaching, 
Bringing to vision near the distant stars, * 
Their history solving with unerring truth — 



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How they, like earth, have through progres- 
sion come, 
From small beginnings to perfection risen ; 
That laws unalterable govern all, 
In the atoms forming the universe, 
Or the worlds in space, innumerable, 
That have through countless ages of the past 
Revolv'd around God's universal center. 
The music of the spheres no fable proves. 
Grand teachers, perfect in sound harmonies, 
Give forth to all their sweetest melodies, 
While attending millions their voices raise 
In rapturous anthems of joyful songs. 
Academies of music, free to all. 
In grandeur unsurpassable, are formed, 
Whose beauty far exceeds all thoughts of men 



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In architectural magnificence. 
Poets immortal, with brightest hopes attain'd, 
Unsatisfi'd with earthly efforts made, 
Soaring on swift pinions to loftiest flights, 
The undrap'd universe within their sight. 
On heights so grand all others seem a plain^ 
From thence their inspiration finds its way 
To earth. In luminous minds poetic, 
Their homes reflect the beauty of their 

thoughts, 
Of all conceptions great their Bjiusings gave. 
Earth's palaces compare not in beauty 
With such grand mansions all, in numbers 

great, 
That from Olympian heights o'erlook the vales 
And plains of their Arcadian paradise. 



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Elevating festivals, oft occurring, 

Assemble multitudes to feasts of mind. 

No groveling thought finds welcome there ; 

From wisdom's source alone such poets speak 

Ennobling sentiments concerning man 

And the high destiny that crowns his joys. 

Glorious carnivals of gifted minds 

Inspire grand thoughts, to earth transmitted 

For man's progression to a better life. 

With all suns and planets soul worlds exist, 

From material matter all refin'd. 

And where in wise conference sages meet. 

The lofty aspirations of their souls 

Find perfection in the spiritual. 

If in astronomy, bold explorers lead 

All travelers through the starry pathway 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 53 

With power of will, in motion god-like. 
Space immense becomes as naught to them, 
Speeding joyfully, faster than the light. 
On wings of thought, their presence known. 
Planet visiting imparts true knowledge 
Of all worlds explor'd, and their wonders seen. 
Such seekers after truths great pleasure find 
To others imparting all knowledge gain'd. 
All are scholars, taught by those advanc'd ; 
And teachers all, to those who wisdom seek. 
But not alone in science or its laws 
Do angel spirits their talents employ : 
Choice works of art, conceived by master 

minds, 
Paintings rare and sculpture, their tiioughts 

command 



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In grand creations of heavenly spheres ; 
Vast structures embelHsh'd for public use, 
With the finest blendings of light and shade, 
Of which the like no mortal yet has thought. 
Development of all the faculties 
Becomes a law to all progressive minds, 
Seeking the good and happiness of all, 
With pure unselfish acts and love divine. 
Increasing the happiness of others 
Reflects itself always on the giver. 
From selfishness proceed all wrongs in men, 
And deeds of kindness impart true pleasure. 
When men from earth to spirit life ascend, 
Possess'd of all the many creeds of earth — 
Ingrain'd within their souls as part thereof 
From early teachings — such slowly change. 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 55 

So years pass on, to find them clinging still 
To dogmas of the past, imprisoning them, 
Like walls about them thrown, the light to 

shun. 
To such, wise teachers from higher spheres 
By slow degrees impress their minds aright. 
To lead them forth from out their narrow cells 
Of selfish prejudice to freedom's light. 
Some think that God is like a man of blood, 
With foes to hate and vengeance to inflict 
On those whose belief differs from their own, 
To pain eternal all such consigning. 
How dark the clouds must be such minds 

enshroud. 
Who think the loving Father worse than man. 
Interpretations wrong of sacred books 



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Lead some astray in truths most absolute, 
By lessening God's attributes supreme 
To a standard of mortals imperfect. 
All souls of men coeval are with God — 
Scintillations from their supreme source, 
In essence pure, with forms material 
Spiritualized, progressing ever. 
God's omnipotence and omnipresence 
In all the universe by him created 
Secure to all eternal joys supreme. 
This, when known, increaseth happiness in all. 
Many there are, by seeking redemption 
Vicariously, neglect working out 
''Their own salvation" in riorhteousness. 
Compensating laws require this of all. 
Earthly knowledge, with its many errors, 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 

Is truthfully revls'd in spirit life, 
By experience proving what is true. 
Societies on the earth existing 
Have their counterparts in the spirit world. 
Inherent convictions at death change not 
Teachers numerous thus their time employ 
Instructing multitudes in prison bound 
With slavish fear and ignorance of truth. 
The kingdom of heaven, in spheres above, 
All nationalities and creeds includes, 
Through sympathy of minds attracted all 
To associations of like belief, 
Filling the mansions of the Father's house. 
There, as on earth, like will attract its like ; 
The thoughts of each are clearly understood, 
With nothing reserv'd — all made manifest. 



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In accord thus peaceful strife is unknown. 
Social reunions with the friends most dear 
Delightful enjoyments for all afford. 
When the new-born, resurrected spirit, 
From the earthly tenement arising, 
Borne to its spirit home by loving friends, 
Then, in cordial greetings their joy is full. 
While the balmy and fragrant atmosphere 
Resounds with anthems of triumph over 

death. 
Bath'd in the crystal stream of life's river, 
Cloth'd in shining garments, pure as light, 
Beholding the brightness of many suns 
In their pellucid, refulgent glory. 
Partaking of fruits of *'the tree of life" 
"In the midst of the Paradise of God," 



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Drinking from life's pure fountain of waters, 
Inhaling perfumes sweet with every breath, 
Listening to the songsters of Paradise, 
As in their brilliant colors they appear, 
How beautiful the kingdom of heaven ! 
And the children in heaven, how joyful ! 
By spirit mothers nurtur'd, and cared for 
Through love divine, and bestow'd upon all. 
To earth brought daily them to instruct 
In life material and its affections. 
Perpetuating kindred love in all. 
Their after meetings will be happy ever. 
In union ecstatic and eternal. 
Describing it the most brilliant minds fail. 
Reality and enjoyment alone 
Can adequately its beauties portray. 



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The loving Father neglects not his own, 
But through angelic guides provision makes, 
They watching ever o'er the paths of all — 
First when born, until the change in death 
Them ushers into everlasting life. 
Guardian spirits thoughts of men well know ; 
From them is nothing hid that mars the soul, 
Or brightens it by actions pure and right. 
If realized by men, and soon they will, 
How careful then to keep their garments pure 
As robes of white, spotless and untarnish'd, 
Knowing well that, as by their lives on earth, 
Correspondingly will be their future, 
Until through progressive aspirations 
The evil past is blotted out forever. 
This knowing, wise philanthropic teachers 



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From their pure celestial homes visit them, 
Where, like themselves, the light is shadowy. 
And the barren wastes, like sandy plains. 
With their unfruitful lives harmonize ; 
There odorous flowers no perfume give, 
Or birds with songs of joy to welcome them. 
Some, who palaces had when on the earth, 
Powerless are, and dwelling in a hut ; 
Those having treasures, behind them leaving, 
Except the remembrance, yet in their minds, 
Have now but the shadow — the substance is 

lost, 
Not having laid up true wealth in heav'n. 
Good acts and kind thoughts true riches are — 
Treasures valuable above all price. 
Where one's riches are, there will the heart be. 



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Numbers there are from earth in spirit Hfe, 
Who, undevelop'd, are mentally diseas'd ; 
Them physicians wise careful treatment give, 
Examining causes and their results, 
Tracing sin to its fountain source at birth, 
Hereditary, descending from time past. 
Hospitalias in grandeur unsurpass'd. 
Immense in size, 'mid scenery charming, 
To millions of patients consecrated are, 
Who, mentally treated, from thence, restor'd, 
As missionaries go, preaching the truth 
To those benighted in the shadow land. 
Perfect love and kindness alone subdues 
The criminal, harden'd by wrongs of earth, 
His life forfeited to inhuman laws. 
With vengeance in his heart against his race, 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 68 

Who, to earth returning, others obsess, 
And by his strong will performs his bidding, 
Adding other crimes to many before. 
The great prevalence of criminal acts 
Is largely due to spirit obsession. 
Prisons on earth are the hot-beds of crime, 
And harden'd prisoners hopeless become. 
With cruelty all reformation fails : 
True reformers befriend the unfortunate, 
With unweari'd kindness raising them up 
From degradation and self-abasement 
To respect themselves and rights of others. 
This system, with spirits, successful proves. 
As ignorance proves the parent of vice. 
Education its destroyer will be, 
Eradicating wrong from all the spheres 



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And worlds in all the universe of God. 
Spirit instructors much kindness enforce 
On the unprogress'd towards their fellows, 
Forming the basis of true advancement 
Towards a better state, the wrongs of earth 
To compensate, when possible so to do, 
Influencing them by impressions good, 
To those on earth and in the spirit spheres, 
With acts of kindness possible for all. 
Creeds of earth are valueless without love 
Supreme for all the human race divine, 
Proving always thus its god-like nature. 
Energy, with persevering patience. 
Will elevate all eventually, 
Through spirit influence permeating 
All worlds, the mortal and the immortal. 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 65 

The recent wonderful phenomenon, 

Developing spiritual power, 

Through all its phases imaginable; 

In confounding the wisdom of science, 

Overturning its theories by facts; 

All deistical beliefs refuting, 

Through evidence of senses convincing ; 

Developments, physical and mental, 

Undoubtedly proving its source divine. 

And immortality to all mankind, 

With happiness assured by righteousness, 

In progression ever, world without end. 

Revolutions great in thoughts religious 

Are changing doctrines theological 

By interpretations more liberal, 

With principles humanitarian 



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'Meliorating the conditions of men; 
The fatherhood of God acknowledging, 
And recognizing the brotherhood of man 
In accordance with the teachings of Christ, 
Who promis'd the fullness of the spirit 
In this last dispensation should be given. 
Its accomplishment is now progressing, 
Enlightening minds, subduing prejudice, 
Settling difficulties amicably. 
Influencing all the nations for peace, 
By wise congressional arbitration 
Preparing for governments good and true, 
Wisely republican, throughout the world. 
Political and ecclesiastical 
Despotism, with all its acts enslaving, 
Will soon become history of the past, 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 67 

Its cruel power destroyed forever. 
With knowledge so wonderfully increas'd 
Through developments of science and art, 
By improvements truly remarkable 
In construction of useful inventions, 
Bringing objects afar nigh to vision, 
Weighing suns and planets in their order, 
Using electricity as servant 
And an agent of commerce for the world, 
Mountains leveling and raising valleys. 
The way preparing for horses of iron. 
As the prophet describes so graphically : 
"The chariots shall rage in the broad ways — 
They seem like torches and run like light- 
ning;" 
Through the power obtained by steam 



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The motor solving that governs commerce, 
By which nations near neighbors become, 
CiviHzing and improving them all. 
In discoveries that yet will be made 
Of the forces still in nature reserv'd ; 
Much greater ones then will no doubt be found 
In the pure electro-magnetic fluid, 
All power supplying for uses requir'd 
In navigating the earth or the air. 
The future will far more excel the present 
In all things than the present doth the past, 
For art and science yet as infants are, 
Their past advance far greater promising. 
Disease and its cause, when comprehended, 
Will, like the mist before the sun, depart ; 
All violations of the laws of health 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 69 

Will in time be look'd upon as crimes, 
Reproving the offender then as now. 
When men the happiness of others seek 
In all things, for the sake of doing- eood, 
(And for which full compensation follows,) 
Then selfish avarice no longer rules 
Supreme over the motives of mankind, 
And the reign of the Christ spirit appears, 
To the sense of the soul made manifest, 
As things spiritual are thus discern'd. 
His kingdom cometh not with outward show, 
Nor does it consist of meat and of drink. 
But righteousness, peace in the Holy Ghost, 
Within the soul supreme, o'er subjects all, 
Both in heaven and earth terrestrial. 
The unselfish character of all such, 



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Who may become kings and priests unto God, 
And reign with him forever and ever, 
Christ shows, by the innocence of children. 
Of whom he says, ''of such is the kingdom." 
He became their brother as the "Son of Man," 
As their prince he becomes the Christ of God, 
His dual nature thus reconciling, 
By which his words are better understood. 
Jesus as man, or Christ controlling him, 
Who as man takes no credit to himself, 
All power attributing to spirit. 
The regeneration of all the earth. 
Including the animal creation, 
''Every creature waiting deliverance. 
At the manifestation of God's sons. 
From the bondage of earthly corruption 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 71 

Into the liberty of God's children," 
And the perfection of the human race 
No idle fancy of the mind will prove. 
Long since foretold by prophets and by seers 
"That a new heavens and earth would appear," 
Not by violence, in nature physical. 
But through laws divine affecting matter, 
Slowly but surely, and corresponding 
With all spiritual unfoldment, 
On the earth's surface, of the human race — 
Thus spirit and matter together progress. 
" Behold ! I create new heavens and new earth ; 
And the former shall not be remember'd 
Nor come into mind : and the earth shall be 
Fill'd with my glory," saith the Spirit. 
The faithful fulfillment of prophecy 



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In the past is a certain guarantee 
That in time all will be accomplish'd, 
As by celestial messengers declar'd ; 
That from disease and sin men will be free, 
And earth refin'd and glorifi'd by God, 
Mortals and immortals together dwelling; 
The New Jerusalem, city of God, 
Covering Canaan, the land of promise ; 
Messiah, the Prince, in Zion reigning. 
All nations, because of him, rejoicing ; 
His laws of love, observ'd by all the world. 
All wrongs prevent, with happiness to all. 
No longer need they prison bars and gates. 
Crimes to increase, as now all prisons do, 
For love reforms all, even in Hades. 
Abraham's seed, true Israel of God, 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 73 

Circumcised in heart through faith in him, 
Will then receive, with Christ, as joint heirs all, 
Full enjoyment of all promises made. 
Not through the law, but by righteous faith, 
The heirship of the world was promised them. 
In the new heavens and earth realiz'd. 
How insignificant all sinful joys 
Appear, with heavenly bliss contrasted. 
But little seems the space of mortal life. 
Compared with one that will eternal be. 
For honors worldly men eagerly seek, 
Neglecting the greater, from God above. 
Honesty sacrificing to ambition. 
By selfish avarice hoarding riches, 
Gratifying immoral appetites, 
Trampling, also, on the rights of others, 



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True wealth esteeming of little value, 
Which, imperishable, endureth forever, 
Where moths corrupt not and thieves do not 

steal. 
Where climatic temperature is perfect, 
With fragrance delightful to the senses 
Floating ever through the balmy atmosphere. 
Where matter changes to new forms of life. 
Corruption exists not to shock the sight. 
So free the air from all impurity is. 
The happiness of social friendship there 
Finds compensation full in those who love. 
Companions all, of mind and spirit one. 
No frowning look, impatient word or thought 
Appears to mar the perfect trust and love 
That lightens up each countenance so fair. 



FROM THE SUMMER LAND. 11 

Beautifully expressed in sweetest smiles. 
In pleasant converse all, time passes on, 
Amid groves with festoon'd vines artistic. 
Birds of beauty fill the ambrosial air 
With songs of joy in sweetest melody. 
" The eye of mortal man hath not yet seen, 
Or his ear heard, nor entered his heart 
To conceive the glorious things laid up 
For him in heaven," for those who love God 
And their fellow men like unto themselves. 
To enjoy such pleasures delectable 
In the many mansions of perfect bliss. 
With the freedom of all realms to possess, 
And worlds attracting all by their glory, 
Inviting visitations of welcome. 
And to all their rare beauties unfolding. 



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As possessed by all suns and their planets, 
Should be the highest ambition of all. 
If these scatter d leaves f 7^0171 the stiinmer land 
Can help thee attain an object so grand, 
Then with joy may thou join the angel band. 



By the river of life there grows a tree 

In blooming Eden's consecrated sod, 
Its scatter d leaves are gather'd now for thee 

"From the midst of the paradise of God;" 
On every leaf some loving iTiessage find 

From dear ones now in shining summer laTid, 
Who would impress its beauties on thy mind, 

Waiting to greet thee with a welcome hand. 

FINIS. 



APPENDIX, 



No. I. — Genesis, xv., 1-15 : The word of the 
Lord came unto Abram, saying, etc. Know of a surety 
that thy seed shall be a stranger in the land that is not 
theirs, and shall serve them, and shall afflict them four 
hundred years. And also that nation whom they shall 
serve will I judge ; and afterwards shall they come out 
with great substance, and thou shalt go to thy fathers in 
peace. Thou shalt be buried in a good old age ; but in 
the fourth generation shall they come hither again. 

Exodus, iii., 2-17: And the angel of the Lord 
appeared unto him [Moses], etc. I will bring you up 
out of the afflictions of Egypt, into the land of Canaan, 
etc. 

Exodus, xii., 40: Now, the sojourning of the 
children of Israel, who dwelt in Egypt, was four hun- 
dred and thirty years. 



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Hebrews, i., i, 2: God, who at sundry times and 
in divers manners spake, in times past, by the prophets, 
etc. 

Numbers, xxii., 20-35 • ^"^^ Oodi came unto 
Balaam at night, and said, etc. And the angel of the 
Lord said unto Balaam : Go with the men, but only the 
word that I shall speak unto thee that shalt thou speak, 
etc. 

Numbers, xxiv., 4: He hath said, which heard 
the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, 
falling into a trance, but having his eyes open, etc. 

Acts X., 9-11 ; Peter went to pray. He fell into 
a trance and saw heaven opened, etc. 

Acts xxii., 17 : Even when I prayed in the temple I 
was in a trance, etc. 

II. Corinthians, xii., 2-4: I knew a man in Christ, 
whether in the body or out of the body I cannot tell, 
caught up to the third heaven, paradise; and heard un- 
speakable words. Of such will I glory, etc. 

2. — Revelations, xix., 10; xxii., 8, 9 : And he said 
unto me, I am thy fellow servant, and of thy brethren, 
the prophets. I, John, was in the spirit, etc. 

Daniel, ix., 21 : Yea, while I was speaking in 
prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the 



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vision at the beginning, caused to fly swiftly, etc. And 
he informed me, etc. 

Daniel, viii., 13-16: Then I heard one saint speak- 
ing, and another said, etc. And I heard a man's voice 
which called and said, Gabriel, make this man to un- 
derstand the vision. 

Daniel, x., 5, 6: Then I looked, and, behold, a 
certain man clothed in linen, and his face was as the 
appearance of lightnings, etc. 

I. Corinthians, xv., 35-58: It is raised a spiritual 
body. There is a natural body and there is a spiritual 
body, etc. 

Luke, i., II, 26: And there appeared unto him an 
angel of the Lord, etc. The angel Gabriel was sent 
from God to Mary, etc. 

Luke, ii., 9, 10 : And the angel of the Lord came 
upon them ; and the angel of the Lord said unto them, etc. 

Acts, viii., 26: And the angel of the Lord spake 
unto Philip, saying, etc. 

Acts, X., 3 : He saw in a vision the angel of God 
coming unto him, and saying, etc. 

Acts, xi., 7, 8 : The angel of the Lord came upon 
him, saying ; Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off 
and he went out. 



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Acts, xxvii., 23 : For there stood by me this night 
the angel of God, etc. 

I. Corinthians, xv, 49 : We shall also bear the image 
of the heavenly, etc. 

3. — Daniel, ii., 19-45 : Then was the secret re- 
vealed mito Daniel in a night vision, etc. Thou, O 
King, sawest, and behold a great image, etc. 

Daniel, ii., 44 : And in the days of these kings shall 
the God of heaven set up a kingdom which shall never 
be destroyed. And the kingdom shall not be left to 
other people ; but it shall break in pieces and consume 
all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever. 

4, — Daniel vii., 13-27 : And the time came that the 
saints possessed the kingdom, etc. And the kingdom 
and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under 
the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the 
saints of the Most High, whose kingdom is an everlast- 
ing kingdom, and all dominions shall serve him. 

5. — Isaiah, xxi., 4 : And they shall beat their swords 
into plough shares and their spears into pruning hooks, 
and nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither 
shall they learn war any more. 



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6. — Isaiah, xiii.; xvii., 22 : Behold, I will stir up the 
Medes against them. And Babylon, the glory of king- 
doms, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and 
Gomorrah. It shall never be inhabited, neither shall it 
be dwelt in from generation to generation, but wild 
beasts of the desert shall lie there, and their houses full 
of doleful creatures, and dragons in their pleasant 
places ; her time is near to come, and her days shall 
not be prolonged. 

Jeremiah, 1., 1-3, 9-16, 21-46; li., 1-64. 

7. — Acts xvii., 26-29 • ^^d hath made of one 
blood all the nations of men. For in him we live and 
move and have our being. Forasmuch, then, as we are 
the offspring of God, etc. 

8. — Daniel, ix., 24-26: Know, therefore, that to 
Messiah, the Prince, shall be, etc. And after three 
score and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, etc. 

Revelations, i., 5 : And from Jesus Christ, the 
prince of the kings of the earth. 

9. — Matthew, ii., 1-12 : And there came wise men 
from the East to Jerusalem, etc. 

10. — Titus, i., 2: In hopes of eternal life, which 
God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began. 



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II. — Genesis, xiii., 15, 17; xv., 5-21: For all 
the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, 
and to thy seed forever. I will make thy seed as the 
dust of the earth. Tell the stars, if thou be able to 
number them ; so shall thy seed be. And he believed 
in the Lord, and he counted it to him for righteousness. 

Genesis, xvii., 1-8: I will give unto thee, and to 
thy seed after thee, all the land of Canaan for an ever- 
lasting possession, and will be their God. 

12. — Genesis, xxii., 15-18 : By myself have I sworn, 
saith the Lord, that in blessing I will bless thee, and in 
thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, 
because thou hast obeyed my voice. 

13. — Genesis, xxvi., 1-5: And the Lord appeared 
unto him [Isaac] and said : I will be with thee and will 
bless thee, for unto thee and unto thy seed I will give 
all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I 
swore unto Abraham, thy father ; and in thy seed shall 
the nations of the earth be blessed. 

14. — Genesis, xxviii., 10-22 : And behold I will be 
with thee [Jacob] ; and the land whereon thou livest, to 
thee will I give it, and to thy seed ; and will bring thee 
again into this land, for I will not leave thee, etc. 



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15. — Deuteronomy, xxviii., 15-68: But it shall come 
to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the 
Lord thy God, to observe all his commandments, that 
all these curses shall come upon thee. The Lord shall 
bring a nation against thee from afar, from the end of 
the earth, a nation of fierce countenance. And the 
Lord shall scatter thee among all, from one end of 
earth even unto the other, etc. 

16. — II. Kings, xvii., 1-41 : Then the king of As- 
syria came up throughout all the land and carried Israel 
away to Assyria, and in the cities of the Medes. The 
Lord removed Israel out of his sight, as he said by all 
his servants, the prophets. There was none left but the 
tribe* of Judah only. 

1 7. — II. Kings, XXV. , 1-30 : And the king of Babylon 
smote them and slew them ; so Judah was carried away 
out of their land. So they took the king, put out his 
eyes, and bound him and carried him to Babylon ; 
burnt the house of the Lord, the king's house and all 
the houses in Jerusalem. 

18. — Ezra, i., I : Now, in the first year of Cyrus, 
King of Persia, he saith : Who is there among you of 
all his people ? His God be with him. And let us go 



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up to Jerusalem, which is in Judea, and build the house 
of the Lord God of Israel (he is the Lord) which is 
in Jerusalem. 

19. — Hebrews, iv., 1-16 : For if Jesus [margin 
Joshua] had given them rest, then would he not have 
spoken of another day ? There remaineth, therefore, a 
rest for the people of God. 

20. — Acts vii., 1-6 : The God of glory appeared to 
Abraham, etc. And He gave him none inheritance in 
it, not as much as to set his foot on ; yet he promised 
that he would give it to him for a possession, and his 
seed after him, when as yet he had no child. 

Hebrews, xi., 8-16: Abraham sojourned in • the 
land of promise as in a strange country, for he looked 
for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and 
maker is God. But now they desire a better country, 
that is, an heavenly, for God hath prepared for them a 
city. These all died in faith, not having received the 
promises, but having seen them afar off, and were per- 
suaded of them, and confessed that they were strangers 
and pilgrims on the earth. 

Hebrews, xiii., 14 : For here we have no continuing 
city, but seek one to come, etc. 



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Hebrews, xii., 22, 23 : But ye are come unto Mount 
Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly 
Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, 
and to the spirits of just men made perfect, etc. 

21. — Revelations, iii., 12 : And the name of the 
city of my God, which is New Jerusalem, which cometh 
down out of heaven from my God. 

Revelations, xxi., 10-27 • ^^^d shewed me that great 
city, the Holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven, 
from God, having the glory of God ; and her light was 
like unto a stone most precious, even like jasper stone, 
clear as crystal. And the city had no need of the sun, 
neither the moon, to shine in it, for the glory of God 
did lighten it, etc. 

22. — Genesis, xxviii., 10, 12 : And Jacob dreamed ; 
and behold a ladder set upon the earth, and the top of 
it reached to heaven. And behold the angels of God 
ascending and descending on it, and the Lord stood 
above it, etc. 

23. — Matthew, iii., 17: And lo, a voice from 
heaven, saying : This is my beloved Son, in whom I am 
well pleased. 

Isaiah, xlii., 1-4 : Behold my servant, whom I up- 



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hold ; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth. I have 
put my spirit upon him. He shall bring forth judgment 
to the Gentiles, and he shall set judgment in the earth, 
and the isles shall wait for his law. 

25. — Psalms, xlv, 6, 7 : Therefore God, thy God, 
hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy 
fellows. 

Daniel, ix., 24: And to bring in everlasting right- 
eousness, and to anoint the Most Holy. 

John, i., 41 : And saith unto them we have found 
the Messiah, which is the Christ [margin, anointed]. 

Acts, X., 38 : How God anointed Jesus with the 
Holy Ghost, and with power. 

26. — Psalms, ex., 4: The Lord hath sworn and 
will not repent. Thou art a priest forever after the 
order of Melchisedec. 

Hebrews, v., 5^10; vi., 2; vii., 1-17 : Jesus was 
made an high priest forever, after the order of Melchis- 
edec, king of righteousness, and after that also king of 
Salem, which is king of peace. 

27. — Psalms, Ixxxix., 1-37 : Once have I sworn by 
my holiness unto David his seed shall endure forever, and 



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his throne as the sun before me. It shall be established 
forever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. 

Luke, i., 30-33: And the angel said unto her: 
Call his name Jesus ; he shall be great, and shall be 
called the Son of the Highest. And the Lord God 
shall give unto him the throne of his father David : and 
he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of 
his kingdom there shall be no end. 

Romans, i., i : Christ our Lord, which was made of 
the seed of David according to the flesh, and declared 
to be the Son of God with power. 

Isaiah, xi., 16 : There shall come forth a rod cut of 
the stem of Jesse [David's father]. The spirit of the 
Lord shall rest upon him, etc. And he shall assemble 
the outcast of Israel from the four corners of the earth. 

2S. — Galatians, iii., 26: There is neither Jew nor 
Greek, for ye are all one in Christ Jesus; and if ye 
-be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs ac- 
cording to the promise. 

29.— Isaiah, ii., 1-5 : Concerning Judah and Jeru- 
salem. And it shall come to pass in the last days that 
the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established 
on the top of the mountains, and be exalted above the 



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hills; and all nations shall flow unto it, for out of Zion 
shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from 
Jerusalem. 

30. — Matthew, x., i : He gave them power against 
unclean spirits, to cast them out, and heal all manner of 
sickness. 

31. — Isaiah, xlii,, 1-7 : I, the Lord, have called 
thee in righteousness for a light of the Gentiles, to open 
the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from their 
prisons, and those that sit in darkness from their prison 
house. 

Isaiah, Ixi., 1-3 : The spirit of the Lord is upon me 
to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of 
the prison to them that are bound. 

I. Peter, iii., 18-20 : But quickened by the spirit; by 
which, also, he went and preached unto the spirits in 
prison, which sometimes were disobedient; when once 
the long suffering of God waited in the days of Noah. 

I. Peter, iv., 6: For this cause was the gospel 
preached also to them that are dead. 

32. — Joel, ii., 28-32 : And I will pour out my spirit 
on all flesh, and your sons and daughters shall prophesy. 
Your old men shall dream dreams, your young men 



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shall see visions ; and also upon the servants and upon 
the handmaidens in those days will I pour out my spirit, 
and show wonders in the heavens and in the earth 
before the great and terrible day of the Lord come. 

Acts, ii., 1-2 1 : And when the day of Pentecost 
was fully come, and they were all filled with the Holy 
Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the 
spirit gave them utterance. And there were at Jerusa- 
lem Jews, devout men out of every nation under heaven. 
Every one heard them speak in their own language. 
But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel : 
And in the last days, saith God, etc. 

I. Corinthians, xii., i-ii, 28-31 : But the manifes- 
tation of the spirit is given to every man to profit 
withal. Now, there are diversities of gifts, but the 
same spirit. The gift of healing by the same spirit ; to 
another, the working of miracles ; to another, prophecy ; 
to another, the discerning of spirits \ to another, divers 
kinds of tongues ; to another, the interpretation of 
tongues. But covet earnestly the best gifts, etc. 

John, xiv., 26; xvii., 13 : But the Comforter, which 
is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my 
name, he shall teach you all things. 

Luke X., 1-9 : The Lord appointed other seventy 



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also, and sent them into every city, etc. Said unto them : 
Heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them : The 
kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. 

Mark, xvi., 14-20: And these signs shall follow 
them that believe : In my name shall they cast out devils ; 
they shall speak with new tongues ; they shall take up 
serpents ; and if they drink any deadly thing it shall 
not hurt them ; they shall lay their hands on the sick, 
and they shall recover. They went forth and preached 
everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirm- 
ing the word with signs following, etc. 

John, xiv., 12 : He that believeth in me, the works 
that I do shall he do also, and greater works than these 
shall he do, because I go to my Father. 

I. John, iv., I : Beloved, believe not every spirit, but 
try the spirits, whether they are of God, etc. 

33. — Matthew, xvii., 1-13: And was transfigured 
before them, and behold there appeared unto them Moses 
and Elias talking to him, etc. Why then say the scribes 
that Elias must first come? etc. But I say unto you 
that Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but 
have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Then the 
disciples understood that he spake unto them of John 
the Baptist. 



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Matthew, xiv., 3-14 : For Herod had beheaded John 
in prison, etc. 

I. Samuel, xxviii., 3-25 : Then said Saul : Seek me a 
woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may inquire of 
her. And he said : Bring me up Samuel. And the 
woman said unto Saul : I saw gods ascending out of the 
earth. And the woman saw it was Samuel. And Saul 
perceived it was Samuel. And Samuel said to Saul : 
Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? etc. 



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